Othniel Gooding Letter : June 8, 1863

Gooding details a skirmish with Confederate troops wherein the Confederates receive heavier casualties and the Union troops burn down two houses and several slave cabins. Gooding remarks on the good news he continues to hear about the Vicksburg siege and describes his feelings about being promoted to Sergeant.

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In Collections: Othniel Gooding Letters (c.00275)

Copyright Status: No Copyright

Date Created: 1863-06-08

Authors: Gooding, Othniel

Subjects: American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 4th (1862-1865)
Race
Destruction and pillage
Battle casualties
War wounds

Material Type: Correspondence

Language: English

Extent: 5 pages

Holding Institution: Michigan State University. Archives and Historical Collections

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Othniel Gooding Letter : June 8, 1863

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